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Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach That WOWs

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This creamy butternut squash pasta with sausage and spinach is the perfect cozy dinner—sweet, savory, and secretly packed with veggies. A fall favorite the whole family will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium butternut squash (2–3 lbs), peeled and cubed
  • 1 pound pasta (rigatoni, penne, or farfalle)
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone or cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 25–30 minutes until tender and caramelized. Let cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 7–8 minutes.
  4. Blend roasted squash with chicken broth, sage, and nutmeg until smooth. Add puree to skillet with sausage. Stir in mascarpone and Parmesan until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet. Stir until spinach wilts and sauce coats the pasta. Use reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
  6. Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

To save time, use pre-cut butternut squash. Swap sausage with mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Cashew cream and nutritional yeast make great dairy-free alternatives.

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